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$900k Sale Of 3-Room HDB Flat In Bidadari Sets A New Record In 2024: Here’s Why

Usually, when a resale flat comes close to $1 million, the expectation is that it’s a big older flat; hence the higher square footage and quantum. Or perhaps we’d expect a rare DBSS unit, or other such “special” flats. But…

• 2 Jan 2025
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2024 Year-End Review Of The Singapore Property Market: Key Numbers And Trends You Need To Know

2024 was a year that came with several surprises toward its end. Besides the first post-GFA harmonisation condos, we also saw a record number of million-dollar resale flats hitting the $1 million mark. We even saw a particular flat reach…

• 31 Dec 2024
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Where 2024’s Most Profitable Resale Property Deals Were In Singapore (One Made $36 Million!)

While new launches stole the limelight for 2024 (and might for the coming year as well), the resale market has been as active as ever. With the number of new launches we’re seeing, it’s unsurprising there’s a bit of a…

• 30 Dec 2024
• 5 min read
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This Homeowner Made $4.3m In Profit In 5 Years: The Best Performing New Launches Since 2018

Five years and one world-shaking epidemic later, the property market is like nothing we’ve ever seen. Realtors back then may have warned you prices would go up, but probably even they didn’t expect something this dramatic. For those who were…

• 19 Dec 2024
• 7 min read
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Are Executive Condos Getting Too Expensive Compared To Private Condos In 2024?

Most of us understand that Executive Condominiums (ECs) should be cheaper than private condos; but the question is how much cheaper. There’s been a lot of grumbling that ECs are getting too expensive these days and that buyers may as…

• 17 Dec 2024
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Buying Your First Property After 40 In Singapore: Hidden Risks To Look Out For

Not everyone has the ability to buy their first home at 35 or younger. Circumstances force some to start late, perhaps from their 40s or even after. Whatever the reasons, these buyers may face some additional hazards. It’s not just…

• 12 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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$1M HDB Or Fringe Resale Condo? These 4 Points Will Help You Decide

In the past few years, the gap between a fringe region resale condo and a top-end HDB flat seems to narrow. We’re headed to a point where a buyer might seriously ask the question: is it worth buying a condo…

• 10 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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10 Upcoming GLS Sites In 2025 (Including 3 EC Sites): Which Sites Hold The Most Promise For Buyers?

Given the recent increased demand for new launches (and how many units were quickly sold), it seems reasonable to conclude that there are still a healthy number of buyers out there looking for their next home. So besides the upcoming…

• 9 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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Moving In With Your In-Laws? 5 Commonly Overlooked Things To Check To Avoid Regrets

With home prices being so high in Singapore, it’s not uncommon for some of us to move in with our in-laws. But here’s the tricky part: once the move is made (especially if the in-laws pay for part of the…

• 4 Dec 2024
• 6 min read
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10 Most Profitable Executive Condos In 2024 (One Owner Made A Stunning $1 Million)

2024 is a very different time from when Executive Condos (EC) were first conceived in the 1990’s. Given how much private property prices have risen since the pandemic, the profits that some EC owners have made have been substantial. In…

• 3 Dec 2024
• 7 min read
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Are There Better Resale Condo Options Near Emerald of Katong? A Detailed Look At Condos Around And Their Prices

Emerald of Katong (EOK) is the current top-seller in District 15, as one of the main draws was the price: simply put, buyers expected a higher quantum, as District 15 is an expensive area; especially the expat-heavy lifestyle spot of…

• 2 Dec 2024
• 8 min read
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The First New Condo In Toa Payoh In 8 Years: What You Need To Know About The 777-Unit Orie

As we’ve seen from the last few new condos that were launched in areas where there hasn’t been a new launch in a while – the pent up demand is real (See Chuan Park, Norwood Grand). This trend is expected…

• 28 Nov 2024
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10 Most Profitable Resale Condos In 2024 (One Made $1m In 8 Years)

Resale condos may not have that “new car effect” of owning something brand new, but some property investors will swear by these. There are good reasons for that: not only are you observing the real product (noisy neighbours and all),…

• 26 Nov 2024
• 9 min read
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2 Newest Executive Condos Hitting MOP Soon In 2024/25 For HDB Upgraders

Executive Condominiums (ECs) are a favourite for upgraders. HDB upgraders find them affordable, while those upgrading to private condos find them easy to resell after five years. If you are looking for something that is still new, here are 2…

• 25 Nov 2024
• 4 min read
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Is PSF Still Relevant In The Singapore Property Market? Why Price Per Square Foot Could Be Misleading in 2024

Price Per Square Foot (PSF) is a time-honoured way of comparing prices in the property market; but along the way, it became far too intertwined with notions of value. It’s just an easy, intuitive way to think: if two properties…

• 24 Nov 2024
• 4 min read
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7 Surprising Condos That Are Profitable Despite Not Being Near An MRT Station

Here’s the thing about profitable condos, it’s never really down to just one reason. A lot of people mistakenly believe that it needs to be near an MRT, or it has to be freehold – for it to be a…

• 23 Nov 2024
• 12 min read
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5 Subtle Details Property Agents Won’t Highlight At A New Launch Show Flat (And Why You Should Ask About Them)

The sales team is happy to answer almost any question at a show flat, but there’s one problem: if you’re an inexperienced buyer, well, you don’t know what you don’t know. And let’s face it, most agents are not going…

• 21 Nov 2024
• 6 min read
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5 Upcoming New Launch Condos To Watch Out For In 2025 (One Is A 1,193-Unit Mega Development)

While there was a bumper crop of 6 new condos launched in early November, a large majority of the choice units have already been snapped up. If you’ve missed out on a good ballot number (or even if none of…

• 20 Nov 2024
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